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The Best Episodes of The Royal House of Windsor

Every episode of The Royal House of Windsor ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Royal House of Windsor!

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Drawing on newly available evidence, this epic series explores the Windsor dynasty's gripping family saga, providing fresh insights into how our royal family have survived four generations of crisis.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Royal House of Windsor Season 1 Episode 1 - Adapt or Die
    7.7/10(170 votes)

    #1 - Adapt or Die

    S1:E1

    This episode reveals fresh insights into how George V rescued the monarchy by dumping his family's German roots, and explores the Edward VIII abdication crisis

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Royal House of Windsor Season 1 Episode 4 - Shadow of a King
    7.5/10(128 votes)

    #2 - Shadow of a King

    S1:E4

    Prince Charles tries to avoid replicating Edward VIII's romantic mistakes, while Lord Mountbatten acts as Charles' kingmaker and matchmaker.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Royal House of Windsor Season 1 Episode 2 - Love and Duty
    7.4/10(144 votes)

    #3 - Love and Duty

    S1:E2

    In 1947, as Britain suffers from crippling post-war austerity and the worst winter on record, a lovesick Princess Elizabeth and her ailing father, George VI, visit South Africa on a fraught royal tour

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Royal House of Windsor Season 1 Episode 3 - Enter the Outsider
    7.4/10(132 votes)

    #4 - Enter the Outsider

    S1:E3

    The story of Prince Philip, the Windsors' most radical moderniser, and how in the 1960s he harnessed the medium of television to revamp the Royals' public image.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Royal House of Windsor Season 1 Episode 6 - The Top Job
    7.2/10(109 votes)

    #5 - The Top Job

    S1:E6

    Prince Charles is the most outspoken heir to the throne in the Windsors' history and has promised a radically different vision for the monarchy. But will his reign make or break the Windsor dynasty?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Royal House of Windsor Season 1 Episode 5 - Fire, Feud and Fury
    6.8/10(153 votes)

    #6 - Fire, Feud and Fury

    S1:E5

    This episode examines the huge challenge that Diana's popularity and tragic death posed to the royal family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Adapt or Die" is the best rated episode of "The Royal House of Windsor". It scored 7.7/10 based on 170 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/22/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Shadow of a King".